Praying Psalm 145: 3-16

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer 

O Lord, You have given so much to me, give one thing more; a grateful heart!

- George Herbert

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Psalm 145: 3-16 (New International Version)

Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.

They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty -- and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They tell of the power of your awesome works -- and I will proclaim your great deeds.*
They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All your works praise you, LORD; your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. *
The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

Response to the Scripture

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

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Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *
Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *
for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying 2 Samuel 7:8-12

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me.  Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!

- Ancient Wells

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

The LORD declares to you that the LORD himself will establish a house for you.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying 2 Samuel 7:8-12 (New International Version)

Now then, tell my servant David, "This is what the LORD Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. *
Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth. And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed.

Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies. *
The LORD declares to you that the LORD himself will establish a house for you: When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
The LORD declares to you that the LORD himself will establish a house for you.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

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Ending Prayer

None of us is a great Christian; rather, we are all very small Christians. But your grace is sufficient for us.

Awaken us to the small joy and thankfulness that we are capable of, the timid faith that we bring, the incomplete obedience that we cannot refuse – to the hope in the greatness, wholeness, and completeness that you have prepared for us in the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you have promised to us in his resurrection from the dead.

- Karl Barth

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying 2 Corinthians 2:14

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

O Light serene of God the Father’s glory,
To you, O Christ, we sing,
And with the evening star, at hour of sunset,
Our worship bring.

To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,
Eternal praise is due.
O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory
And thanks to you.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ's triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying 2 Corinthians 2:14 (New International Version)

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

Response to the Scripture

I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart; I will enter Your courts with praise. I will say, "This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad."

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ's triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

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Ending Prayer

Good night, God, *
And thank you for this very lovely day,
And thank you for helping us at work and at play,
Thank you for our families and each and every friend.
Forgive us, please, for anything we've done that might offend.
Keep us safe and faithful, God.
Tell us what to do. 

Good night, God, *
And thank you, God,
For letting us love you.

- Mr. Rogers

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Job 38:1-13

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin! 

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

Who stretched a measuring line across the earth's foundation?

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Job 38:1-13 (New International Version)

Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: "Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.*
Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone -- while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?

Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, "This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt"? *
Have you ever given orders to the morning, or shown the dawn its place, that it might take the earth by the edges and shake the wicked out of it?" 

Response to the Scripture

How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Who stretched a measuring line across the earth's foundation?

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

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Ending Prayer 

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, thank you for making us your friend and for the grace to befriend the stranger and be reconciled to our enemy.

- John DelHousaye

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Psalm 65: 5-13

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

O Lord, You have given so much to me, give one thing more; a grateful heart!

- George Herbert

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Psalm 65: 5-13 (New International Version)

You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength, who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations. *
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it.

You drench its furrows and level its ridges; you soften it with showers and bless its crops. You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.

Response to the Scripture

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *
Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *

for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Luke 22:14-21

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me.  Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!

- Ancient Wells

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Luke 22:14-21 (New International Version)

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God." *
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

None of us is a great Christian; rather, we are all very small Christians. But your grace is sufficient for us.

Awaken us to the small joy and thankfulness that we are capable of, the timid faith that we bring, the incomplete obedience that we cannot refuse – to the hope in the greatness, wholeness, and completeness that you have prepared for us in the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you have promised to us in his resurrection from the dead.

- Karl Barth

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Romans 6:17-18

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

O Light serene of God the Father’s glory,
To you, O Christ, we sing,
And with the evening star, at hour of sunset,
Our worship bring.

To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,
Eternal praise is due.
O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory
And thanks to you.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

 

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching entrusted to you.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Romans 6:17-18 (New International Version - 1984) 

But thanks be to God that, though you who were once slaves of sin, you have become obedient with your whole heart to the teaching entrusted to you, and having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.

Response to the Scripture

I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart; I will enter Your courts with praise. I will say, "This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad."

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching entrusted to you.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

Good night, God, *
And thank you for this very lovely day,
And thank you for helping us at work and at play,
Thank you for our families and each and every friend.
Forgive us, please, for anything we've done that might offend.
Keep us safe and faithful, God.
Tell us what to do. 

Good night, God, *
And thank you, God,
For letting us love you.

- Mr. Rogers

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Psalm 19: 7-11

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Psalm 19: 7-11 (New International Version) 

The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. *
The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 

Response to the Scripture

How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, thank you for making us your friend and for the grace to befriend the stranger and be reconciled to our enemy.

- John DelHousaye

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Psalm 104: 13-19

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

O Lord, You have given so much to me, give one thing more; a grateful heart!

- George Herbert

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

The land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Psalm 104: 13-19 (New International Version)

He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate -- bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.

The trees of the LORD are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the junipers. The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the hyrax. He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.

Response to the Scripture

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
The land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *
Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *

for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Leviticus 26:3-13

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me.  Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!

- Ancient Wells

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Leviticus 26:3-13 (New International Version)

If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit. Your threshing will continue until grape harvest and the grape harvest will continue until planting, and you will eat all the food you want and live in safety in your land. *
I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will remove wild beasts from the land, and the sword will not pass through your country. You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you. Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you. I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you. 

You will still be eating last year's harvest when you will have to move it out to make room for the new. I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high.

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

None of us is a great Christian; rather, we are all very small Christians. But your grace is sufficient for us.

Awaken us to the small joy and thankfulness that we are capable of, the timid faith that we bring, the incomplete obedience that we cannot refuse – to the hope in the greatness, wholeness, and completeness that you have prepared for us in the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you have promised to us in his resurrection from the dead.

- Karl Barth

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Psalm 136: 1-6

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

O Light serene of God the Father’s glory,
To you, O Christ, we sing,
And with the evening star, at hour of sunset,
Our worship bring.

To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,
Eternal praise is due.
O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory
And thanks to you.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

 

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Psalm 136 1-6 (New International Version)

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. *
His love endures forever. 

Give thanks to the God of gods. *
His love endures forever. 

Give thanks to the Lord of lords. *
His love endures forever.

To him who alone does great wonders, *
His love endures forever. 

Who by his understanding made the heavens, *
His love endures forever.

Who spread out the earth upon the waters, *
His love endures forever.

Response to the Scripture

I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart; I will enter Your courts with praise. I will say, "This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad."

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

Good night, God, *
And thank you for this very lovely day,
And thank you for helping us at work and at play,
Thank you for our families and each and every friend.
Forgive us, please, for anything we've done that might offend.
Keep us safe and faithful, God.
Tell us what to do.

Good night, God, *
And thank you, God,
For letting us love you.

- Mr. Rogers

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Amos 5:8

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer 

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

You turn midnight into dawn and darken day into night.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Amos 5:8 (New International Version)

He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns midnight into dawn and darkens day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land -- the LORD is his name.

Response to the Scripture

How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
You turn midnight into dawn and darken day into night.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, thank you for making us your friend and for the grace to befriend the stranger and be reconciled to our enemy.

- John DelHousaye

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Psalm 96: 11-13

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

O Lord, You have given so much to me, give one thing more; a grateful heart!

- George Herbert

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Psalm 96: 11-13 (New International Version) 

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the LORD, for he comes - he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness. 

Response to the Scripture

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *
Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *

for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Exodus 34:8-14

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me.  Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!

- Ancient Wells

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Exodus 34:8-14 (New International Version) 

Moses bowed to the ground at once and worshiped. "LORD," he said, "if I have found favor in your eyes, then let the LORD go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our wickedness and our sin, and take us as your inheritance." *
Then the LORD said: "I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the LORD, will do for you. Obey what I command you today. I will drive out before you the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land where you are going, or they will be a snare among you. Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles. Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God." 

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

None of us is a great Christian; rather, we are all very small Christians. But your grace is sufficient for us.

Awaken us to the small joy and thankfulness that we are capable of, the timid faith that we bring, the incomplete obedience that we cannot refuse – to the hope in the greatness, wholeness, and completeness that you have prepared for us in the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you have promised to us in his resurrection from the dead.

- Karl Barth

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying 1 Chronicles 16:34-36

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

 O Light serene of God the Father’s glory,
To you, O Christ, we sing,
And with the evening star, at hour of sunset,
Our worship bring.

To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,
Eternal praise is due.
O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory
And thanks to you.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 (New International Version) 

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Cry out, 

"Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise." *
Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.

 

Response to the Scripture

I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart; I will enter Your courts with praise. I will say, "This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad."

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

Good night, God, *
And thank you for this very lovely day,
And thank you for helping us at work and at play,
Thank you for our families and each and every friend.
Forgive us, please, for anything we've done that might offend.
Keep us safe and faithful, God.
Tell us what to do.

Good night, God, *
And thank you, God,
For letting us love you.

- Mr. Rogers

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying John 1:1-14

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying John 1:1-14 (New International Version) 

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. *
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God -- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. *
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

 

Response to the Scripture

How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer 

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, thank you for making us your friend and for the grace to befriend the stranger and be reconciled to our enemy.

- John DelHousaye

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Job 38:41-39:4

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

O Lord, You have given so much to me, give one thing more; a grateful heart!

- George Herbert

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

You provide food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Job 38:41-39:4 (New International Version)

Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food?
Do you know when the mountain goats give birth?
Do you watch when the doe bears her fawn?
Do you count the months till they bear?
Do you know the time they give birth?

They crouch down and bring forth their young; their labor pains are ended. Their young thrive and grow strong in the wilds; they leave and do not return.

 

Response to the Scripture

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
You provide food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *
Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *

for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Genesis 17:1-10

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me.  Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!

- Ancient Wells

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Genesis 17:1-10 (New International Version)

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, *
"I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers."

Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, *
"As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God."

Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised."

 

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

None of us is a great Christian; rather, we are all very small Christians. But your grace is sufficient for us.

Awaken us to the small joy and thankfulness that we are capable of, the timid faith that we bring, the incomplete obedience that we cannot refuse – to the hope in the greatness, wholeness, and completeness that you have prepared for us in the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you have promised to us in his resurrection from the dead.

- Karl Barth

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

 O Light serene of God the Father’s glory,
To you, O Christ, we sing,
And with the evening star, at hour of sunset,
Our worship bring. 

To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,
Eternal praise is due.
O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory
And thanks to you.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

Let us worship and give thanks to the Lord, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 (New International Version)

When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. The priests could not enter the temple of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled it. *
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."

 

Response to the Scripture

I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart; I will enter Your courts with praise. I will say, "This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad."

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Let us worship and give thanks to the Lord, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer 

Good night, God, *
And thank you for this very lovely day,
And thank you for helping us at work and at play,
Thank you for our families and each and every friend.
Forgive us, please, for anything we've done that might offend.
Keep us safe and faithful, God.
Tell us what to do.

Good night, God, *
And thank you, God,
For letting us love you.

- Mr. Rogers 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

 

Praying Genesis 1:31-2:3

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin! 

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

🔔

 

Scriptural Theme

And God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

🔔

 

Praying Genesis 1:31-2:3 (New International Version) 

And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. 

Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, in all their vast array. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. *
And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.

So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.

 

Response to the Scripture

How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

🔔

 

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
And God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

🔔

 

Ending Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, thank you for making us your friend and for the grace to befriend the stranger and be reconciled to our enemy.

- John DelHousaye

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )